Martha Vincent-Ridge Scholarship

Application
Martha Vincent-Ridge Scholarship in Pre-Veterinary Microbiology
Interdepartmental Microbiology (IM) Program, Iowa State University

  • Selection Criteria: The foremost criterion will be academic standing and potential for a career in microbiology leading to a DVM degree, a 3.0 or greater cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale, and financial need. All qualified students are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to students with interests and/or career goals in areas of pre-veterinary microbiology. And preference will be given to students who have not received a microbiology scholarship previously.
  • Selection Process: The Program Supervisory Committee will review the applications. The Committee will, after evaluation of the application material (and at the Committee's discretion, conduct interviews with the applicant and/or the applicant's advisor) make its final recommendation(s).
  • Award: The winner(s) will be given the award during the subsequent fall semester. The scholarship ($1000) is to be used for tuition and class expenses, such as laboratory fees, textbooks, etc.
  • Application: Visit the Iowa State University OneApp to submit your scholarship application. 

The Microbiology Undergraduate Program is administered by the Department of Plant Pathology, Entomology and Microbiology, with the involvement of professors from a wide range of departments.